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Alcoholism Treatment and Rehabilitation

The treatment for alcoholism is not completed just after successfully completing detoxification. Further treatment may be needed depending upon the condition of the patient. Most of the recovered patients end up relapsing shortly after a detox. To successfully maintain a life of sobriety, all the available treatment options should be considered and availed depending upon the condition. SLO Recovery Centers offer inpatient and outpatient treatment programs to cater to the individuals needs. This page will give you information about available treatment options to help you choose the right one. If you have any queries or want free assessment, call us right away at (877)659-4555.

Available treatment options:

Detox program:Detox is the first step towards recovery and it starts as soon as alcohol consumption is given up. Detox can be carried out at home, at a specialized detox center or a rehab center. It is highly recommended to opt for a supervised detox program to ensure a successful recovery.

Inpatient treatment:Inpatient treatment is a traditional treatment program that requires the Іndіvіduаls to lіvе аt a specially designed fасіlіtу durіng thе trеаtmеnt рrocess. The treatment may last for a few days to few months depending upon the condition of the patient. During inраtіеnt treatment рrоgrаm, the patient is constantly monitored and provided therapy and medications. It is highly recommended for the patients with poor mental and physical health. Thіs рrоgrаm enables the patients to lеаvе thеіr nеgаtіvе thoughts bеhіnd, аnd еntеr а “sаfе zоnе” whеrе thе оnlу thіng thеу nееd tо fосus оn іs thеіr rесоvеrу. Rеsіdеntіаl trеаtmеnt сеntеrs оffеr а numbеr оf bеnеfіts tо thе rесоvеrіng аddісt, іnсludіng:

Intensive outpatient treatment:Intensive outpatient treatment is for those patients who cannot afford to live in due to a number of reasons but need more care than a usual outpatient treatment program. The patient is given more assistance during the process of recovery to make sure they return to a life of sobriety.

Partial hospitalization:Some individuals may be partially hospitalized after the completion of a residential program. It can help them to make a successful transition from a rehab center to their normal everyday life.

Use of therapies:

Therapies are an important part of both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs. They help the alcoholics to stay positive and successfully go through entire treatment process. At SLO Recovery Centers, individual therapy, group therapy and family/spouse therapy are made available to the patients.

Individual therapy: Individual therapy only includes the patient and his therapist. It provides the patient privacy and a confidence to talk to his therapist about anything. The therapist helps the patient with every aspect of recovery. A number of techniques are taught to the patient to cope with negative thoughts and emotions.

Group therapy: Group therapy involves a number of patients. The patients can talk to each other or their therapist about their progress, struggles or any other aspect of recovery. The patients may learn a lot from each other. It may also help them to stay positive.

Couples therapy/Family therapy: In this type of therapy, the family or spouse of the patient are also involved. Couples/family therapy can be greatly helpful to improve communication between the patient and his family and help the family understand the condition of the patient in a better way

Use of therapies:

At SLO Recovery Centers, a patient is provided 24/7 medical care and expert supervision. Different medications can be prescribed by SLO Recovery Center experts to make the process less painful for the patient.

The medications approved by FDA for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal include:

Naltrexone– It can help to reduce alcohol cravings and as a result, a risk of relapsing.

Disulfiram– It works by making the alcohol consumption an unpleasant experience for the addict. Hang over symptoms are experienced by the user as soon as he consumes alcohol.

Acamprosate– It can help to manage long term withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, restlessness and insomnia.

These medications should not be consumed unless prescribed by a doctor.

Aftercare programs:

Aftercare programs can help the patient a great deal to successfully live a life of sobriety. A number of self help groups and treatment groups are available for the patient to join. In these groups, patients come together every once in a while and discuss their problems. Aftercare programs can be a great way to keep the patient motivated. The chances of relapse never truly go away. They can only be decreased by using such preventive measures. The patients who attend aftercare programs are more likely to successfully resist a relapse.